When to plant garlic in zone 9b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 9b

Last frost ~Feb 15First frost ~Dec 10Today

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Sow Feb 1 · First harvest Sep 29 · Wrap by Oct 20

Last spring frostFeb 15

Direct sowFeb 1

First harvestSep 29

Last harvestOct 20

First fall frostDec 10

Why these dates work in zone 9b

Zone 9b's last spring frost averages Feb 15 and first fall frost Dec 10 — about 298 frost-free days. Garlic tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does garlic take to grow in zone 9b?

Garlic matures in about 240–280 days from sowing. In zone 9b that means sowing around Feb 1 and first picking around Sep 29.

Will garlic survive frost in zone 9b?

Yes — garlic tolerates light frost. In zone 9b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Feb 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 10).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full garlic growing guide →